Day: April 15, 2021
Major hotels in NCD continue services amid restrictions
DESPITE being affected by the ongoing restrictions, border closure and strict protocols, major hotels in the National Capital District continue to deliver services to guests in the hope that normal […]
Tuke: Bill helped with deal
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU THE Mining (Amendment) Bill 2020 approved by Parliament last year contributed to the framework agreement recently signed by the Government and Barrick Niugini Ltd to reopen the […]
Number of international visitors drops by 83pc
THE number of international visitors to the country last year decreased by around 82 per cent because of the Covid-19 pandemic and its adverse impact on travelling, according to the […]
Working the land paying off
By PETER ESILA A LOCAL businesswoman is going back to the soil, and has about 700 Mt Hagen and Highlands bananas to supply the Port Moresby market. Agnes Piel, who […]
Call to restructure Coffee Industry Corp
By CLARISSA MOI THE smallholder coffee growers association Inc says the Government should restructure the Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) to reposition itself to add value to the industry as it […]
Deal sending positive message
Last week, an agreement was signed between the Government, Barrick Nuinini Ltd for the mine in Porgera, Enga. Business reporter PETER ESILA this week talked to Institute of National Affairs […]
‘Employers responsible for deduction’
ALL deductions purposely for superannuation must be remitted to the fund by employers, according to Nasfund. Nasfund chief officer for member services Anne Wilson said as of last December, there […]
Savings at Nasfund is long term, members told
A SUPERANNUATION fund wants its members to know that their savings is for the long-term. Nasfund chief executive officer Ian Tarutia said during an online employer conference yesterday that PNG […]
Govt hopes to bring great benefits with projects: PM
PRIME Minister James Marape says the Government hopes to build similar frameworks of achieving greater benefits for the country through its resource projects. He said this in Port Moresby last […]
Reopening of mine restores investment confidence: Chamber
THE Lae chamber of commerce and industry (LCCI) has welcomed the reopening of Porgera as the mine provides employment from Lae up the Highlands in transport, production, sales and movement […]